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Dress
Dress of brown/beige coffee-colored wool.
Hat
Hat of ivory leather. Narrow brim curves up in back and down in front. High cylindrical crown. Entire hat has horizontal top stitching with exception of narrow hatband. Lined in pink silk with white grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label: "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris Chicago" Size tag at left of designer's label: "22"
Pantsuit
Cocktail pantsuit of white cotton "quilted" fabric with silver diamond pattern. A) Jacket. Hip length with high standing collar. Long sleeves. Two vertical front pockets. Seamed to create flare at hem. Center back zipper with three hook and eyes at collar. Fully lined in white fabric. Designer label at inside back; "Boutique / Jean Marie Armand / Paris / Made in France" Retailers label at inside back; "Made in France / Especially for / Neiman-Marcus" B) Pants. Full length. Narrow waist band. Center front zipper with hook and eye and top. Fully lined in white fabric. Slight flare to cuffs. Handwritten label; "22533.8.1390"
Dress Ensemble
Dress ensemble of blue and white check cotton matelassé.
Ensemble
Bright red/orange wool dress and coat ensemble.
Ensemble
Ensemble consisting of a yellow wool dress with a yellow wool jacket. a) Dress of yellow wool is sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. b) Jacket of yellow wool with round collar; snap closure at neckline; 4 gold buttons at center front opening; 12.5" tab of self-fabric at lower back of jacket, adorned with a gold button at each end; pocket at upper left bust; two pockets at bottom of jacket. Designer Label: Made in France / Jean Patou Boutique Paris Retail Label: Made in France especially for Neiman-Marcus B) Dress of yellow wool id sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. Designer Label: Made in France / Jean Patou Boutique Paris Retail Label: Made in France especially for Neiman-Marcus
Suit
Suit (jacket & skirt) of navy blue wool boucle, with blouses/scarf of pink/cream silk. A) Jacket. Waist-length, with small collar, three gold and pink buttons in front, two gold and pink buttons on each long sleeve and with detachable cuffs that mimic the blouses. Chain at hem. Lined in black fabric Designer's label at cb neckline: "Chanel" Couture number: 023970 B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly longer. Band at waist and at slits by hem of same material as blouses. Side zipper with hook&bar closures at waistband. No labels in skirt. C) Blouse of pink and white plaid, of vest form. Sleeveless. Center front opening with 5 pink fabric covered buttons, pockets on each side. No labels in blouse. D) Blouse, identical to previous. No labels in blouse. E & F) Tie / Scarf of pink and white plaid. Two of them. One slightly shorter than the other. No labels on ties.
Ensemble
Evening ensemble of white silk brocade with hat. a) Sleeveless dress of white silk brocade. Rounded neckline forms deep V in back to waistline. Inner skirt of white silk brocade attached to main dress with zipper closure in back and snaps and hook & eyes. Back tie of black satin ribbon at waistline. Fully lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tags on back of designer's label: "95644" Above designer's label: "Made in France" Handwritten tape at back waistline: "modile 147 Wool 43% 58% acetate lining Silk 100% Wool o.K 360 net 1.k000" b) Pillbox hat of white silk brocade. Lined in gold organza. Two clear plastic three-prong combs at left and right. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order" c) Interchangeable underskirt of cream colored silk. Bottom 1/3 hem is ivory silk satin attached to skirt. Left side zipper with hook & eye on 1/2" waistband. Unlined. d) Interchangeable underskirt. Upper 2/3 is cream colored silk crepe. Bottom 1/3 is black satin. Left side zipper with two hook & eyes on 1/2" waistband. Unlined. Label: "Made in France"
Mini dress
Day dress of pale blue/gray wool. Above the knee length; short sleeves. Bodice is yoked to give appearance of a "cropped jacket" with small V at center front and deep, inverted V below. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Half belt of self at back attaches at ends with two gray, plastic, circular buttons with bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courrèges / Paris" Couture number at right edge of designer's label: A1418
Tweed suit
Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls. A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel" B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.
Bronze silk necktie
Man's necktie of bronze silk in herringbone inspired stripe. Tipped in off-white with white "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print. "YSL" embroidered monogram.
Coat dress
Day ensemble of double-woven polyester-wool blend in light pink or peach. a) Coat, midi length, double breasted with eight gold-toned round buttons with two bars of white enamel, rounded notched collar, long full length set-in sleeves, at hips are double welt pockets with squared flaps, straight or shift silhouette, lined in matching silk faille hand whip stitched to outer. Label at center inside neckline: J. Tiktiner, Made in France, Cote D’Azur, Nice. b) Day dress, midi length, sleeveless with round neckline, center front seam, rounded patch pockets at front hip on both sides, darker pink contrast stitching along all pattern pieces, lined in matching silk faille. Labels at center inside neckline: Made in France especially for Neiman Marcus; J. Tiktiner, Made in France, Cote D’Azur, Nice.
Day dress
Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc." Retailer's label below designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Dress
A) Evening gown of bright blue silk gazar; sleeveless, fitted bodice with high rounded neckline in front and DEEP squared backless to waistband scoop. Full-length skirt with slight A-line. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Style number behind Designer's label: "[?]5228" "Made in France" tag attached to lower edge of Designer's Label. Retailer's label: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" B) Matching blue feather boa.
Hat
Hat of navy straw. Domed crown and wide, floppy brim trimmed with white topstitching. Two large white silk flowers, leaves and stems as trim on crown. Hatpin with black, oval head. Unlined with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Retailer' label on inside crown: "Neiman-Marcus / Made to Order" Tag on inside headband: "Made in France"
Leather pumps
Sandals of black patent leather. Cap comes to a point at center of throat to join high cut T-bar strap. Petal, almond, or thumb-print toe. 4 1/2" thick heel, set back on last. Sienna color lining. Left Shoe: Yves Saint Laurent / Paris Right Shoe: Yves Saint Laurent / Paris
Mini Dress
Mini dress of bright red wool jersey knit. The tubular mini dress has a rounded neckline and short sleeves. Black, shiny vinyl trim at neckline, sleeve hem, lower hem, and in the form of six Pierre Cardin bullseye trademarks arranged in a triangle from natural waist to lower hem. At center back are hook and eye and zipper closure. Dress is unlined. Designer's label: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York" Care label: "The vinyl trim / on this garment / has been specially treated / to make dry cleaning possible".
Plaid-printed necktie
Man's necktie of silk in plaid inspired pattern of brown print lines on tan background. Tipped in off-white with blue "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print.
Silk pumps
Pair of pumps of cream silk with black polka-dots. Shoe has pointed toe, and large "pom-pom" rosette at center of vamp made of loops of same fabric. Stiletto heel covered in same fabric. Designer's label stamped inside: "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "8aaa / 2-78134w / 1511" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4") high on axis w/cap
Wool day dress
Day dress in shift style of off-white wool knit. Knee length; short sleeves. High front yoke with small V at center front. Empire seaming. Side seam slit pockets run through center front of dress to form one continuous pocket. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courreges / Paris" Label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Made In France"
Cocktail Dress
Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.
Dress ensemble
Suit dress of red raw silk. a) red jacket has short sleeves; white collar; novelty chrome fastenings; lined with pure silk; b) dress has sheer white organza sleeveless bodice with cowl/roll collar. Red skirt with double inverted pleats and natural waistline. Label: Size 5 LOUIS FERAUD, Paris, France
Ensemble - Dress and Jacket
Ensemble of oatmeal colored wool tweed: a) Jacket of beige and black wool tweed with V-neckline with standard notched collar and wide lapels; short, princess seams; 3/4 length, set in, two piece sleeves; double breasted opening with four round, plastic, beige buttons and two bound buttonholes supplemented by single large covered snap inside lap at waist; fully lined in beige silk. Label stitched inside back neck below collar. b) Dress of same; sleeveless; falling just below the knee; deep rounded neckline; empire waist seam; straight skirt has slight gathers in front; left side underarm zipper closure supplemented by single hook&eye closure; folded hem; armhole and neck facings; brassiere strap keepers snap inside shoulders; unlined.
Suede boots
Boots of black suede. Over-calf-height, square-toed. Lace up front with three rows of eyelets at bottom and 15 hooks above. Block heel is covered in black suede. Lined in off-white kid leather and with a rubber and leather sole. Marks: Impressed in rubber sole: "Made in France" Stamped on lining inside: "Charles Jourdan / Paris" and "8 1/2 2A 468069 LE" Measurements: 25 cm. long; 9 cm. at widest; 45 cm. at highest; Heel: 6.4 cm. (2 1/2") high along axis with cap.
Jumper
Jumper of chocolate brown jersey wool. Below knee length, with rounded neckline. Sleeveless, with squared armholes which have plackets over shoulders which extend down front to waistline and form opening for pockets. Six belt loops of same fabric. Center back hidden zipper with hook & eye. Lined in dark gray synthetic fabric. Designer's label at back right shoulder: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York" Retailer's label at back left shoulder: "Maisonnette / Neiman-Marcus" Union label and size tag attached to back seam. With belt of tan patent leather with brass buckle; 1-1/2" wide. Stamped: "Pierre Cardin / 10 / Genuine / Patent Leather / 715"
Coat dress
Coat dress of red wool tweed. Buttons from neck to hem in front with 10 circular red plastic buttons. Slightly fitted at natural waist, three quarter sleeves. Convertible collar. Length just below knee. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label under designer's label (faded and almost illegible): "53876"
Evening dress
Black wool and ermine evening ensemble. A) Jacket. Cropped, almost bolero, with collarless, rounded neckline. Center front opening with 4 circular self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes, arranged in pairs, with rectangular cut-out, between. Long sleeves. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris" with handwritten label behind "53397" B) Evening gown. Strapless, full-length gown with wide neckline. Neckline edged with wide band of white ermine. Left side zipper from armpit, with 6 hook-and-eyes at inner boned structure. 3 hook and eyes on ermine trim. Raised waist. Straight skirt. Bodice lined in silk. Designer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Balenciaga / 10 Avenue George V Paris". Handwritten tag behind designer's label: "53398"
Dress
Dress of light weight apple green wool crepe with sack back. Short sleeves; knee-length; round neckline, low waisted. Back closure of 5 snaps with top hook & eye. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Top part lined in olive green silk. Bottom lined in apple green silk.
Cashmere dress
Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Cloche
Cloche hat of medium brown coiled and plaited fibers. The high crown is crafted of spiraling band of plaited and coiled brown yarn(?)and incorporates looped sections, with iridescent flat ribbon wrapped around elements of the band. There is a horizontal "tuck" at back of hat, and a slight "visor" effect at front. The hat is unlined. Retailer's label sewn inside crown: "Made in France for / Neiman-Marcus". While in the style of a 1920's/1930's cloche, the materials, label, and construction date this piece to the 1960's.
Coat
Coat of red and black wool. Full cut, double breasted with large raglass sleeves. Large patch pockets and choir boy collar, dres length. Trimmed with plastic buttons.
Cocktail ensemble
Evening ensemble of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. a) Tunic top of padded beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Bateau neckline; sleeveless. Two inch band of self at hemline trimmed with self fabric bow at center front. Lined in beige silk crepe with weighted hem. Designer's label at right side seam: "Balenciaga / 10. Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten style number under designer's label: "53299" b) Knee length, straight skirt of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of gold, metallic organza. Center back zipper with 3 hook & eye closures at waistband. Lined in matching metallic gold organza. c) Full length straight skirt of of beige and gold Chinese floral patterned lamé. Waistband and yoke of cream silk crepe. Center back zipper with 2 hook & eye closures at waistband. Kick pleat at center back hemline. Lined in matching cream silk crepe.
Day ensemble
Dress ensemble of loosely woven cream colored linen with large black coin polka dots. A) Dress of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off white with large black coin polka dots. Slim sleeveless dress opens to waist in front with closure of snaps and 3 black covered buttons to match polka dots on dress. Skirt has sewn in panel in front and slightly gathered waist. Lined in cream colored silk. B) Jacket of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off white with large black coin polka dots. Waist length jacket as cape-like sleeves, notched collar and lapels. Single button closure at waist with black covered button to match polka dots. Small peplum at waist. Lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: 91112 C) Black leather belt for dress.
Double breasted coat
Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Dress
Dress of black wool. Below-knee length. V neckline with trim of black chenille fringe. 3/4 sleeves with matching fringe. Center front opening from neckline to below waist, secured with tiny hidden snaps and single hook and eye at waist. Attached self belt at waist, the ends of which cross over and secure with pairs of hooks and eyes to side seams. Skirt is gathered at waistline. Hem with black chenille fringe. Bodice partly lined with sheer black organza across shoulder blades at back. Attached inner shoulder pads. At waist is wide inner boned belt that hooks at front and is shaped somewhat like a corset, to lower edge of which is attached black silk lining of skirt. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Sewn behind designer's label is tag with handwritten note: "65090"
Dress
Dress of beige jersey knit. a) Dress with double breasted bodice and large notched collar. Two large circular beige buttons and covered buttonhole. 3/4 length sleeves. Left side zipper under sleeve. Gathered at waist. Skirt of dress lined in beige silk. Designer's label on inside right seam under arm opening: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tag under designer's label: "67007" b) Brown suede belt 3 3/4" wide with self-covered slide buckle. c) Beige silk slip. Three snap closure with hook & eye at waist. Label inside at waist: "Made in France"
Dress
Cocktail dress of black silk brocade; form-fitting. Half-length dolman sleeves with underarm gussets have hook & eyes to create "puff" at elbow. Dropped waist; sash of same at hips ties at left hip; knee-length. Low, U-shaped neckline. Skirt of dress is lined in black silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label on back of designer's label, barely legible: "96725" Tag attached to bottom of designer's label: "Made in France"
Dress
Two-piece suit of cinnamon colored textured wool. A) Short, unfitted top of cinnamon colored knit wool. Bateau neckline with opening at left shoulder with four snaps and two hook & eyes. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with body and supplemented by two triangular shaped gussets under the arm. A hole at center front waist allows a chocolate silk ribbon attached to the skirt to tie through in a bow. Zipper set upside-down at left side seam supplemented by two hook & eyes. Fully lined in cinnamon silk crepe. Three weights inside back hem. Designer's label stitched inside back neck: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number under designer label: 74186 B) Matching semi-tailored knee length skirt with a wide waistband along the front only. Ribbon sewn onto waistband at center front. Center front opening with four hook & eyes on waistband and four snaps in skirt. Boned waist shaper of white silk faille is exposed in back. Folded hem. Fully lined in cinnamon silk.
Dress
Dress of bright red wool. Sleeveless; jewel neckline; knee length. Empire waist with inserted panel, quilted and top-stitched. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Kick pleat opening at center front seam. Lined in bright orange silk. Designer's label at inside, back neckline: "Pierre Cardin / Paris New York"
Dress
Dress of multi colored pastels in a plaid print; Knee length cotton sheath dress; Button front; long sleeves; fully lined; side vents at hem. Retailer's label: "Bonwit Teller" Designer's label: "Imported fabric / by / Boussac of France" Care label: "WPL 1100 / 65% cotton 35% rayon / hand washable / Made in Hong Kong"
Embellished pumps
Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Embroidered evening ensemble
Skirt ensemble of peach silk crepe with beading and embroidery in floral and foliage vine motif. a) Blouse. Long poet sleeves have cuffs with red embroidery and silver seed beads giving smocked effect; closure of two self-covered buttons. Rounded neckline. Center back closure of self-covered buttons supplemented with covered snaps. Retailer's label: Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus Maker's tag at center back neckline. b) Skirt of like material and embroidery. Full length.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black wool crepe. Empire style with cap sleeves' floor-length. Black satin ribbon trim at bust line.
Evening dress
Evening gown of light blue textured, tufted silk fabric. Full length with open wrap around V-front revealing a straight knee length under skirt topped at waistline with a bow of self. Sleeveless with collarless, rounded neckline which dips in back. Main skirt lined in self with bodice and under skirt lined in silk.
Evening Ensemble
Evening ensemble of black organza covered in black-striped gold sequins.
Evening pumps
Pumps of pink silk with scalloped vamp and narrow heel. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Hat
Hat of black and bronze velvet. Based on a pillbox, the low, domed crown is of black velvet, with top finial of a crossed bronze velvet ribbon with trailing ribbons and a black curling feather with two long thin black feathers. The sides of the hat are composed of two horizontal bands of velvet, the upper of bronze color, the lower of black. The whole hat is overlaid by black net veiling with wide mesh. The unlined felt body has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Originals / by / Michael Terre / Southern California" Stamped inside: "Jacomet / Body made in France"
Hat
Hat in beret style of bluish grey fine straw with linen look; white and beige feathers as trim. Label: Paris, France: Made expressly for Bonwit Teller
Knit leather gloves
Pair of gloves of brown kid leather. Plain; just below the elbow length. Designer/Retailer Label: Made in France by Roger Fare expressly for Neiman Marcus Size/Material Label: 7 1/2 French Kid Skin Length: 37.5cm; Width: 11cm
Lace evening ensemble
Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes. Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"
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